You will form groups of 3-5 people for your 3rd Quarter Independent Reading Project. Your group will get to choose one book to read over the course of the marking period. Everyone in the group needs to agree, and I must approve the book before you can begin. I will review the requirements of the project in more detail in class. The first step, however, is choosing your book (which you should have already thought about). You may use the following links to help your decision.
You should also reference Amazon.com for book reviews. Choose carefully, as you will be reading this book for the next month and a half.
In order to convince me that the book your group has chosen is one worthy of reading, your group will need to write a “Book Proposal” and post it to the correct link below. You will have class time on Monday to work on your book proposals.
Book Proposal Requirements:
1. Follow the “Persuasive Writing” Outline, since you are trying to convince and persuade.
2. Your group should fill out the outline on the “Persuasive Writing” sheet-support your choice with THREE strong pieces of evidence, with several supporting details.
3. Supply the title of the book, the author, genre, and # of pages; Provide a picture of the book on your page, as well. (3 points)
4. Your proposal should contain AT LEAST 1 direct quote from a book review-CITE the source by posting the link underneath your proposal. (3 points)
5. Proposal should be 3 paragraphs (one per reason). (4 points each)
6. Include 2-3 sentences of a “counter-argument” using the rhetorical patterns at the bottom of the outline. (This will serve to strengthen your argument.) (2 points)
7. Proposals should follow the proper rules of grammar and mechanics. Proofread carefully! (5 points)
You will form groups of 3-5 people for your 3rd Quarter Independent Reading Project. Your group will get to choose one book to read over the course of the marking period. Everyone in the group needs to agree, and I must approve the book before you can begin. I will review the requirements of the project in more detail in class. The first step, however, is choosing your book (which you should have already thought about). You may use the following links to help your decision.
Book Club Links:
http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100bestnovels.html
http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100rivallist.html
http://www.time.com/time/2005/100books/
You should also reference Amazon.com for book reviews. Choose carefully, as you will be reading this book for the next month and a half.
In order to convince me that the book your group has chosen is one worthy of reading, your group will need to write a “Book Proposal” and post it to the correct link below. You will have class time on Monday to work on your book proposals.
Book Proposal Requirements:
1. Follow the “Persuasive Writing” Outline, since you are trying to convince and persuade.
2. Your group should fill out the outline on the “Persuasive Writing” sheet-support your choice with THREE strong pieces of evidence, with several supporting details.
3. Supply the title of the book, the author, genre, and # of pages; Provide a picture of the book on your page, as well. (3 points)
4. Your proposal should contain AT LEAST 1 direct quote from a book review-CITE the source by posting the link underneath your proposal. (3 points)
5. Proposal should be 3 paragraphs (one per reason). (4 points each)
6. Include 2-3 sentences of a “counter-argument” using the rhetorical patterns at the bottom of the outline. (This will serve to strengthen your argument.) (2 points)
7. Proposals should follow the proper rules of grammar and mechanics. Proofread carefully! (5 points)
POINT VALUE: __ / 25
Book Group 1-Period 3
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Book Group 3-Period 3
Book Group 4-Period 3
Book Group 5-Period 3
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Book Group 7-Period 3